Word Play
30–31 May 2024
Dive into Brisbane Writer’s Festival education program for keen readers and writers across Prep to Year 12 – it’s an adventure from beginning to end! Word Play invites students to grow and experiment with their creativity and immerse themselves in the magic of story with Australia’s leading writers and artists.
See below for the timetable and scroll further down to explore the program online, or click the button to see a digital copy of the program brochure. Book online or over the phone on 07 3216 0694.
Word Play is supported by The University of Queensland.
#Word Play Timetable
#Sessions for Early Grades (Prep–Year 4)
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#Sessions for Middle Grades (Years 5–8)
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#Sessions for Older Grades (Years 9–12)
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#Order Word Play books for your class!
Schools can pre-order books featured in the Word Play program via our festival bookseller, the SLQ Library Shop. School pre-orders receive a 10% discount (using the code WORDPLAY24) and can be collected on site at the Festival Shop. Please note school pre-orders will close COB Monday 13 May, so get in quick!
#Microfiction Competition
BWF and UQ present the annual schools’ microfiction competition, open to Queensland-based students. The 2023 prompt is... Transformation.
Entrants are invited to respond to the prompt in no more than 120 words, using any written format (verse/prose). $1,500 in prizes to be won! Click the button below to find out more. Please note this year's competition is now closed for submissions.
Attend the Microfiction Readings & Announcement Ceremony (free to attend but bookings required — click the event tile below) to support your fellow entrants and find out the winners of this year's competition!
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#Word Play FAQs
Not sure what to expect? Check out these FAQs or email info@bwf.org.au with an enquiry.